CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE COOKIES

Chocolate chip cheesecake cookies are a delicious blend of two beloved desserts: chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake. Here’s a simple recipe to make these delightful treats:

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cheesecake Filling

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
   • Stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Assemble the Cookies:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand.
   • Place about a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center of the dough.
   • Take another tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place it over the cheesecake filling.
   • Seal the edges of the cookie dough together, ensuring the cheesecake filling is enclosed in the middle.
   • Place the filled cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake:
   • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Ensure the cream cheese is well softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
• You can refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes before assembling if it’s too soft to handle.
• For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cheesecake cookies!